Camera Imaging Software Engineer, Camera & Photos at Apple in Cupertino

Job description

• Posted:
• Sep 16, 2026
• 40
• 200653138
• iPhone is the most popular camera in the world, with billions of photos taken every year. The seamless integration of software and hardware has led to camera features like the Photonic Engine, Portrait mode, and Super-high-resolution photos which deliver magical experiences that surprise and delight our customers.
• The Camera Technologies & Systems team in the Camera & Photos org delivers amazing quality photos and videos by combining state of the art computer vision, image processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. As an engineer on our team you'll develop and extend those software pipelines, working side-by-side with the world-class engineers who made iPhone’s camera what it is today, and build new great camera capabilities spanning the universe of Apple devices. Whenever you see a “Shot on iPhone” billboard, you see our work; it could be your work too.
• If you consider yourself an engaging and highly-collaborative engineer with excellent communication skills, and are comfortable in a dynamic environment, we have a rewarding opportunity for you. We’re looking for a strong software engineer to help implement and optimize deep neural networks, and combine them with GPU-based image processing algorithms using Metal, to make photos look good. In this role, you will work closely with research and frameworks teams on integration of computer vision and computational photography algorithms in a performance- and memory-sensitive environment. You will then feed this experience back to the hardware architecture team to help drive future chip designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug camera pipeline algorithms and software
• Optimize the pipeline for reduce latency and power consumption
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, algorithms) to create ground-breaking technologies and systems
• Present results clearly and discuss technical topics effectively

Requirements

• Strong programming skills, especially in Objective-C or C++
• Experience with Unix/Linux, preferably macOS or iOS
• Proficient with debugging techniques, preferably on embedded mobile platforms
• Familiar with image processing concepts and algorithms
• Skilled with performance and memory optimization
• A CS degree or years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with GPU programming in Metal, OpenGL(ES), OpenCL, or CUDA
• Thrive in a collaborative team, building software together
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Focus on details that are meaningful to our customers

Skills

Required

• Objective-C or C++
• Unix/Linux
• macOS or iOS
• Debugging techniques
• Image processing concepts and algorithms
• Performance and memory optimization

Preferred

• GPU programming in Metal
• OpenGL(ES)
• OpenCL
• CUDA

Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
• Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.